Breaking News

Editorial

Teams in region had fall seasons to remember

It took until the last day of November for fall sports to finally finish in the region — and Menominee made sure it ended on a high note Sunday, winning the MHSAA Division 7 championship 34-6 over Schoolcraft at Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions play. While it was the Maroons' second appearance in the finals in the past three years, it was the first state title since 2007 and the first for an Upper Peninsula 11-player football team in a decade, since Ishpeming claimed the Division 7 championship in 2015. It capped what has been an outstanding fall season for several teams in the ...

Find a worthy cause for Giving Tuesday

We’ve had Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and, today, Cyber Monday, all aimed at encouraging holiday spending. Now comes a different day making a pitch to part you from your money. But this gift is not for family, or even yourself. In fact, you might never know exactly who benefited from your participation in #Giving Tuesday. That doesn’t mean it won’t feel good to give. Giving Tuesday annually takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It has blossomed since it started in 2012, and reportedly drew a record $3.6 billion in donations in the United States in 2024, ...

Praise for UP’s 906 Warrior Relief Fund

This week’s bouquets go to — From Kim Goneau, Gladstone: I am writing to let our community know about an amazing organization called the 906 Warrior Relief Fund. I have personally observed how this organization helps low-income veterans across all counties of the Upper Peninsula, by providing financial assistance for urgent needs, such as furnace co-pay assistance, past due property taxes, utility assistance, medical bills and more. The 906 Warrior Relief Fund raises all of their own funds and would greatly benefit from donations from businesses and individuals during this ...